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Andy Cohen and Eric Adams Clash Over Drinking Comments

1/3/2026

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Cohen Criticizes Adams

Andy Cohen, the CNN New Year’s Eve host, criticized the former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, calling his tenure chaotic and horrible.
Eric Adams responded on X by urging Andy Cohen to seek help for his drinking problem.
Eric Adams stated, "Public intoxication is a disease."
Eric Adams expressed concern for Andy Cohen's well-being.
Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor, was sworn in.

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Cohen Criticizes Adams

Andy Cohen, the CNN New Year’s Eve host, criticized the former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, calling his tenure chaotic and horrible.
Eric Adams responded on X by urging Andy Cohen to seek help for his drinking problem.
Eric Adams stated, "Public intoxication is a disease."
Eric Adams expressed concern for Andy Cohen's well-being.
Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor, was sworn in.